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Drug recall · FDA · Published September 6, 2018

Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 50 mL Viaflex container Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015 -- NDC

Baxter Healthcare recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 50mL Viaflex containers due to a cGMP deviation. Affected lots may have quality issues affecting safety.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1190-2018DrugBaxter Healthcare ›
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Recalling firmBaxter Healthcare Corporation1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A · Deerfield, IL 60015-4625
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What happened, in plain English

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 50mL Viaflex containers because of a manufacturing quality issue. This could affect the safety of the medication if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39657-baxter-0-9-sodium-chloride-injection-recall-c-g-m.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39657-baxter-0-9-sodium-chloride-injection-recall-c-g-m · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1190-2018

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“Baxter 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Recall: C.G.M.P. Deviation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39657-baxter-0-9-sodium-chloride-injection-recall-c-g-m. Based on FDA recall #D-1190-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1190-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviation, which means the product may not meet quality standards. This could potentially affect the medication's safety and effectiveness if used without proper quality control.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals and patients who use the recalled 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 50mL Viaflex containers. Those most at risk are individuals receiving the medication in clinical settings.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name '0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 50 mL Viaflex', manufacturer 'Baxter Healthcare Corporation', and lot number P380063 with expiration date 12/2019.

  • Brand
    Baxter Healthcare
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Verify the lot number and expiration date on the container to confirm if it's affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product dangerous?

The recall is due to a cGMP deviation, which means the product may not meet quality standards. However, the specific risk level is not detailed in the notice.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected.

How can I get a replacement?

The recall notice does not mention a replacement or remedy, so contact Baxter Healthcare directly for further assistance.

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Contact Baxter Healthcare

We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1190-2018 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare

Hello,

I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall D-1190-2018 from Baxter Healthcare.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1190-2018 (September 6, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1190-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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